Aquamarine on Albite (uncommon locale) Herb Obodda

Muchara Nala, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 9.9 x 8.9 x 3.1 cm
Start Time: 12/15/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A sharp, very glassy and translucent, pretty light powder-blue aquamarine crystal is aesthetically set in a matrix of nubby, snow-white albite crystals and a striking, very large and sharp, partially etched albite crystal measuring 6.6 cm across. There is even a tiny pencil schorl included in the aqua. The aqua projects through to the bottom of plate and is 3.8 cm long. The exposed crystal is 2.7 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm. The 2.0 cm is the exposed long length of the aqua. Excellent large combination material from a very rare locale in the Hunza Valley. Ex Herb Obodda specimen.

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